Value of Calving Distribution Calculator

BCRC - Value of Calving Distribution

Instructions

Step 1: Enter your current calving distribution for each 21 day cycle, as well as other associated data.

Step 2: Enter your ideal calving distribution in Scenario 3. This can be a stepping stone to a provincial benchmark or the industry target.

Step 3: See the results comparing the average weaning weight and value from the 3 scenarios of your current calving distribution, the industry target and your ideal distribution.

REMEMBER: Any increase in revenue from having more calves born earlier in the calving season (and therefore heavier weaning weights) needs to consider the cost of achieving that outcome. This calculator does not account for those costs; nor the value from keeping cows in the herd longer.

Step 1: Your Current Calving Distribution

First Calf Born Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
# Calves Born Day 1-21
# Calves Born Day 22-42
# Calves Born Day 42-63
# Calves Born Day 63-83+
Total # of Calves
Weaning Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
Average Birth Weight (lb.)
Average Daily Gain (lb./day)
Calf Death Loss - Birth to Summer Pasture Turnout (%)	%
Sale Price of Weaned Calves ($/lb.)	$

Step 2: Scenario Comparison

		Scenario 1	Scenario 2	Scenario 3
Calves Born Between:	Weaning Weight (lbs.)	Your Calving Distribution	Industry Target	Ideal Distribution
1-21 Days		%	%	%
22-42 Days		%	%	%
43-63 Days		%	%	%
64-84+ Days		%	%	%

Step 3: The Results

	Scenario 1	Scenario 2	Scenario 3
	Your Calving Distribution	Industry Target	Ideal Distribution
Average Weaning Weight	lbs.	lbs.	lbs.
Total # of Calves
Value of Weaned Calves	$	$	$
Difference in Total Return Compared to Your Current Calving Distribution

Your Calculated Weaning Weight by Age Group

Estimated Average Weaning Weight & Total Returns

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